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Crystal Tran Cortez
also known as Crystal Cortez
About Crystal
Biography
Crystal Cortez is an associate attorney with the Sacramento office of Wilner & O’Reilly, APLC. Ms. Cortez earned her juris doctorate at Atlanta’s John Marshall law School and is admitted to the Georgia bar. She is licensed to practice immigration throughout the United States. She has experience in representing clients on family-based immigration cases as well as removal defense in immigration court.
As a child of immigrant parents, she saw the struggles that her parents experienced as non-English speakers and the challenges in navigating through the U.S. immigration system. Her experience has allowed her to help her clients through this complex system. Prior to joining W & O, Ms. Cortez worked at several small law firms practicing mostly immigration in Georgia before moving back to California.
Crystal Cortez assists clients in naturalization, permanent resident (green card), fiance visas (K1), DACA, nonimmigrant visas, asylum, waivers, and deportation/removal proceedings.
Crystal Cortez speaks fluent Chinese Cantonese.
Please contact our firm today for a consultation for your immigration law needs.
*currently member of the GA bar only; authorized to practice immigration law in CA.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
100%
12 years
Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 11 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2014
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Location
Wilner & O'reilly, Aplc
2730 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 208, Sacramento, CA, 95833
Wilner & O'Reilly, APLC
17777 Center Court Drive, Suite 200, Cerritos, CA, 90703
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Posted by Richard | November 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Crystal got me custody of my kids and fought for what I deserved.
I am a hard working dad and my wife decided to file for divorce. It came as a shock to me because we just had our first baby only a few months ago and I thought things were just fine. I came home one day to find my daughter, my furniture and my wife gone. I know that sounds just like a country son...
Crystal Tran Cortez's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Crystal is very passionate about helping immigrants in all aspects of immigration. She is very dedicated to her clients. You will not be disappointed with her zealous representation. I endorse this attorney."
"Attorney Cortez is diligent defender of her clients' rights in all family law matters in which I have known her to be involved. I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer. She's open, honest, and always willing to help."
"Crystal is a talented and experienced immigration attorney who works hard for her clients and gets results. I highly endorse Crystal and recommend her to anyone in need of assistance with their immigration matter."
"I am proud to endorse Attorney Cortez as a family law and immigration attorney. She is intelligent, friendly, and diligent. I have full confidence in her abilities when I refer clients for her services. Ensuring that her clients needs and best interests are met is her number one priority. I highly recommend Attorney Cortez for your family and immigration law needs."
"Crystal is a highly qualified, enthusiastic, and caring attorney. She is knowledgeable and has advised me on several immigration matters. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"Crystal is an excellent immigration attorney who listens to her clients, shows compassion in their case, and effectively pursues their goals. She is knowledgeable, honest, and dedicated. I recommend Crystal as an immigration attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Board Memeber Contributor Award, Bartow Hispanic Center
2015
Contributor Award, Cartersville Mock Trial Association
2011
Dean's Recipient Award, Dean of John Marshall Law School
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Associate Attorney, Wilner & O'reilly, APLC
1900 - Present
Attorney, Wilner & O'Reilly, APLC
Associations
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Georgia State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Adjustment of Status with a waiver for inadmissibility
USCIS granted LPR status
Asylum-removal proceedings
Immigration Judge granted asylum
Asylum-removal proceedings
Immigration Judge granted asylum
Asylum-affirmative through USCIS asylum office
Asylum officer granted asylum
In re: R.H.K. v. USCIS
Petiton Granted
Adjustment of Status
Applicantion granted
Education
2013
John Marshall (Atlanta)
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
JD
2005
University of the Pacific
BS
Speaking Engagements
2020
Wilner & O'Reilly, APLC blog
President Trump's temporary suspension of immigration into the U.S.
Publications
2020
Wilner & O'Reilly, APLC
COVID 19 update on Border Closure and Effects on Immigration
Languages
English
Cantonese
Activity
Legal Answers